tween

noun

Definition of tweennext
as in teenager

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Recent Examples of tween While most tweens and teens think most things are uncool, her children were impressed and happy to be there. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Doing so could lead these tweens to earlier experimentation with drugs and alcohol. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 12 June 2026 The sweet spot is curious grade-schoolers, tweens, and teens—the kind of kids who will come home knowing the difference between a marine iguana and a land iguana, and why that matters. — Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026 The tween—whom Wilde shares with ex-fiancé Jason Sudeikis—looked just like her mom with a similar bronde hair color and a knee-length eyelet lace white summer dress. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tween
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
  1. teenager
  2. kid
  3. adolescent
  4. youngster
  5. juvenile
  6. moppet
  7. kiddo
  8. kiddie
Noun
  • The denial was a hit to Wilber’s spirit, but Yadira tried to calm the restless teenager.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Salgado Araujo came across the border from Mexico as a teenager and had been working without legal status for 35 years.
    — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of teenager
Noun
  • The politician started the team as a positive force for school-age kids, to keep kids in school, off drugs and out of gangs through athletic acrobatic practice and performance.
    — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
  • These two summer nutrition programs work in concert to provide a solution to the long-standing challenge of summer hunger for kids.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • But for children and adolescents whose bodies and skeletons are still growing, specialized pediatric orthopedic care is critical.
    — JP Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
  • Despite being a high achiever, Veena Dinavahi struggled with anxiety and depression as an adolescent.
    — Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Definition of adolescent
Noun
  • The veteran Belgian stars were youngsters eight years ago when the Red Devils made the semifinals in Russia, while Spain hadn't won a knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2010.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • Novak Djokovic—the greatest male player ever, still battling the youngsters at age 39—and Coco Gauff, whose talent and drive have her in position to join tennis’s new pantheon.
    — Josh Levin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of youngster
Noun
  • In the second Honda Pilot, seven occupants, including six juveniles, had minor injuries, according to the crash report.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
  • With no other juveniles to practice with, Neil can only rehearse on Toyotas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of juvenile
Noun
  • Flesh wounds, fetid moppets, breastmilk-leaking nipples, and sudden gushes of blood make for a Monty Python-style of ribald humor that will alienate and enchant in equal measure.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of moppet
Noun
  • There’s a fleet of school supplies to amass, multiple schedules to master, and a lot of stress—both for my kiddos and on my end.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
  • Kylie also explains her decision to leave her kiddos at home in Philadelphia.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of kiddo
Noun
  • For example, this inflatable kiddie pool and activity center is almost $40 off!
    — Parents, Parents, 23 June 2026
  • Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of kiddie

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